Beaches

Dover Bay's City beach is easy walking distance from our condo.  To get there head towards the Dover Bay grocery store/marina/fitness club and keep walking through the rental bungalows until you see the City of Dover headquarters.  Beach is just passed this. There are a few picnic tables, a marginal "beach" with coarse sand, and one floating swim dock.  The bathrooms may or may not be open.  No lifeguards, either.

But if you're looking for a place to bring the kids and Fido, this is the beach for you, as dogs on leashes are allowed.

However, just this year there are three "private" public beaches that you can use that are just a ways passed this area.  To find them keep walking along the path through the city beach.  Cross the bridge (remember this is a walking bridge, not a bridge for cars) and just before you turn right to get onto the wetlands boardwalk take a left instead (there is a trail).  There are three small secluded beaches with even nicer access to the water.  My son and I discovered these in June of 2014--see below.  

If you're looking for fine white sand, life guards and crowds Sandpoint's City beach is the place for you.  Parking is free, and there are restrooms but don't bring your dog, as they are not allowed.

Bathrooms

Master bath has two sinks, large walk in shower, and toilet

Guest bath has shower/tub combo, toilet, and sink.

Bedrooms

The guest bedroom has one full bed and bunk beds plus a dresser, side table, and closet with plenty of hangers and extra linens.  Bunk beds are not suited for people over 130 lbs and or over 5 ft 7 inches. Full bed has memory foam mattress cover.  

Master bedroom has one queen bed with a memory foam mattress cover.  It also has a dresser, closet, small deck,  and private bath with shower, toilet, and two sinks.

Dover Bay Resort

	View from a walking trail in summer.
	A small dock on the pond directly in front of our condo.  Mostly used by geese, so not for sunbathing.
	This photo was taken from our deck in early spring.  Osprey nesting box and pond.
	Boardwalk through wetlands.  Part of the extensive walking trails.
	Outdoor year round salt water pool at the fitness club.  Extra entrance fee required.  To find out more and to purchase passes, call 208.263.5493
	Walking bridge.

The Living Area

Our living room is spacious and comfortable.  A mini library provides over 100 books for children to adults.  I'm especially fond of mysteries and YA, so you'll find lots there.  You are welcome to take any book you like if you don't finish it by the end of your stay

We have a nice television with cable but we do not have any of the extra channels such as HBO or Showtime.

A DVD library is available with over 50 DVDs ranging from Twilight Zone episodes, old westerns, children's animated movies and Academy Award winners.  You may also rent videos from the local Super One grocery store.

Our garage is the second from the left.  Garbage pickup is every Friday.

The Kitchen

Our condo is fully furnished, which means it comes with all the pots, pans, dishes, and eating utensils you'll hopefully need. This includes: toaster drip coffee maker griddle waffle maker ice maker microwave cookie sheets mixing bowls dish towels spices sugar (white) coffee filters plastic wrap tin foil paper towels paper napkins dish soap dishwashing detergent (tablets) dog dishes broom/dust pan mop Swiffer and wet Swiffer towelettes laundry soap/stain remover beach towels (four)

Dover Bay Summer 2014

A warmer than usual May and June's rains brought an early summer to Dover.  Not many changes to the community--a few new houses, bungalows, and a tennis court at the marina. 

However, one amazing addition are a few open and private beaches to the west of Dover Bay beach.  To find them head to the city beach but keep walking along the trail.  Cross the bridge but turn left before crossing the wooden raised walking platform through the wetlands.  You'll find three cleared small beaches.  These are not on private property and they are nicer than the city beach.  See my son and our dog Lu sitting on one in the photo below and to the right.  The photo above shows the trees that block these beaches from the trail.

The Dish is open and popular as ever with its outside patio dining along the river.

The Lake Club Fitness Center is open for extended hours.